Quote by Jodi Picoult

It felt like I'd been living underground, and for a moment, I'd been given this glimpse of the sky. Once you've seen that, how can you go back where you came from?

It felt like I'd been living underground, and for a moment,

Summary

This quote expresses the powerful experience of a sudden realization or revelation that changes one's perspective on life. The metaphor of living underground represents a life of ignorance or limited awareness. The glimpse of the sky symbolizes a newfound understanding or expanded worldview. Once this broader perspective is attained, it becomes challenging to revert to old ways of thinking or living. The quote suggests that once one discovers something better or more fulfilling, it is difficult to settle for less or return to their former state of ignorance.

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By Jodi Picoult

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